Vasabjit Banerjee
@vasabjit.bsky.social
Comparative civil-military relations, defense manufacturing, political violence, electoral politics, and foreign policy. Regional foci on South Asia and Latin America, but also the "global south."
And who would blame them?
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
And who would blame them?
I know. It's like a personal loss to me.
November 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I know. It's like a personal loss to me.
I disagree. Worse than Taliban? Worse than the Iranians? Worse than Sisi?
Iraq and Afghanistan were tried as experiments. So was the whole Arab Spring. This is what we have. As an American, I don't want a red cent of my taxes spent on regime change. I feel sorry for them, but that's the reality.
Iraq and Afghanistan were tried as experiments. So was the whole Arab Spring. This is what we have. As an American, I don't want a red cent of my taxes spent on regime change. I feel sorry for them, but that's the reality.
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I disagree. Worse than Taliban? Worse than the Iranians? Worse than Sisi?
Iraq and Afghanistan were tried as experiments. So was the whole Arab Spring. This is what we have. As an American, I don't want a red cent of my taxes spent on regime change. I feel sorry for them, but that's the reality.
Iraq and Afghanistan were tried as experiments. So was the whole Arab Spring. This is what we have. As an American, I don't want a red cent of my taxes spent on regime change. I feel sorry for them, but that's the reality.
To fete Pakistan after Afghanistan? Damn Khasshogi! Thousands of Americans died in vain because of Pakistan.
November 19, 2025 at 2:16 AM
To fete Pakistan after Afghanistan? Damn Khasshogi! Thousands of Americans died in vain because of Pakistan.
Does at the moment extend from 1976 till the present?
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Does at the moment extend from 1976 till the present?
November 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Just mentioned that in a PS.
November 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Just mentioned that in a PS.
PS. I have zero sympathy for MBS, and think the Saudis will collapse without U.S. backing, but to say that he's an unique monster overlooks every other incumbent expect perhaps that of Lebanon in the region.
November 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
PS. I have zero sympathy for MBS, and think the Saudis will collapse without U.S. backing, but to say that he's an unique monster overlooks every other incumbent expect perhaps that of Lebanon in the region.
Thanks! I am keen on interconnections, so I collect bits of information like stamps.
IU had an outside Minor requirement for the Poli Sci PhD. Most took stats or areas like African or Central Asian Studies. Mine was History. I am a grand advisee of Chris Bayly via my History Advisor Michael Dodson.
IU had an outside Minor requirement for the Poli Sci PhD. Most took stats or areas like African or Central Asian Studies. Mine was History. I am a grand advisee of Chris Bayly via my History Advisor Michael Dodson.
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Thanks! I am keen on interconnections, so I collect bits of information like stamps.
IU had an outside Minor requirement for the Poli Sci PhD. Most took stats or areas like African or Central Asian Studies. Mine was History. I am a grand advisee of Chris Bayly via my History Advisor Michael Dodson.
IU had an outside Minor requirement for the Poli Sci PhD. Most took stats or areas like African or Central Asian Studies. Mine was History. I am a grand advisee of Chris Bayly via my History Advisor Michael Dodson.
I know a tiny slice of stuff on equipment and certain things about Latin America. :)
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I know a tiny slice of stuff on equipment and certain things about Latin America. :)
Thanks! I am not a strategy guy, myself.
November 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Thanks! I am not a strategy guy, myself.
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Well, only this type of thing – that Maduro just announced he is ready for direct talks. 🤷🏼
Venezuela's president says he's ready for direct talks with Washington
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has offered talks with Washington as President Trump refuses to rule out sending troops into the country, raising tensions across the region.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Well, only this type of thing – that Maduro just announced he is ready for direct talks. 🤷🏼
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It's not on the current FAA status advisory.
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It's not on the current FAA status advisory.